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Overleigh Homestead

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A house surrounded by dense forest with a clear view of the surrounding hills.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area.
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, books
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroom3229 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Port Levy, Canterbury
  • Place, Church Bay
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Lyttelton Harbour
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Sumner Beach
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port Levy

This villa places you 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Church Bay. The villa includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a dining area.
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What's nearby

  • Church Bay - 23 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Lyttelton Harbour - 37 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Christchurch Gondola - 40 min drive - 13.5 miles
  • Sumner Beach - 45 min drive - 16.2 miles
  • New Brighton Beach - 47 min drive - 16.9 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 49 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lyttelton Sea Foods - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Nom Nom Restuarant - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Fisherman's Wharf Lyttelton - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Armadillos - ‬44 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Overleigh Homestead

Beautiful scenic location with uninterrupted views of the sea at a historic homestead.

The homestead has established gardens and an assortment of large trees that were planted when the homestead was built in 1910.

Small dogs welcome.
The villa is heated and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 4 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and an electric kettle.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,229 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Only people who have booked allowed after 9 pm - no parties.
Since a working farm any dog will need to have been wormed and/or received a pill for hydatids 48 hours before arrival, costs circa $6 from a vet.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (55 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this villa?

This villa is located in Port Levy, close to Taylor's Mistake Beach, Lyttelton Harbour, and Godley Head Lighthouse. You'll also find Ripapa Island and Church Bay nearby.

Is this villa adjacent to a casino?

No, this villa is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this villa?

No, there is no indoor pool at this villa.

Does this villa provide breakfast?

No, this villa doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this villa allow pets to stay for free?

Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this villa.

Where is the closest airport to this villa?

The closest major airport to this villa is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), which is about 18 mi away.

Overleigh Homestead Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

rick b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful peaceful location Great hosts Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anke H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time, loved the beautiful garden, spacious rooms, wonderful character of the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes the host was welcoming - we loved the house and it was lovely to sit outside and have dinners with a lovely view.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great to be able to take our dog and relax. Beautiful views of harbour. Lovely to see and hear birds - heaps of fantails just out the kitchen window. Clean, warm with fire, spacious. Thanks for a great stay.
Missy was definitely the boss!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kahu T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with plenty of space to unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monique B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Trip

A lovely homestead. Heaps of stuff for the kids and family to do and loads of space for all of us. A lovely trip away for our wee family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025